canopy
intermediateB1/ˈkænəpi/ · can-o-py
An overhead covering or structure that provides shelter or shade.
Meanings
An overhead covering or structure that provides shelter or shade.
ایک اوپر والا چھپانے یا ڈھانچاہے جو پناہ یا سایہ فراہم کرتا ہے۔
چھت
chhat
Common Collocations
- rain canopy
- forest canopy
- playground canopy
Example Sentences
The trees form a dense canopy overhead, providing shelter from the sun.
درخت اوپر ایک کثیف سایہ بناتے ہیں، جو سورج سے پناہ فراہم کرتا ہے۔
Darakht upar aik kashif saaya banate hain, jo sooraj se panaah faraham karta hai.
The garden was adorned with a colorful canopy for the wedding.
باغ کو شادی کے لیے رنگین چھت سے سجایا گیا تھا۔
Bagh ko shadi ke liye rangeen chhat se sajaya gaya tha.
The canopy of the forest is home to many bird species.
جنگل کا سایہ کئی پرندوں کی اقسام کا گھر ہے۔
Jangal ka saaya kai parindon ki aqsaam ka ghar hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'canopy' as a protective cover above you like the branches of trees.
Imagine a lush green forest with branches creating a beautiful shade overhead.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
کھلتی ہوں زندگی کی طرف، سایہ سمیٹے ہو، ہر گام پر ہو تمہارا ساتھ میرے لئے۔
Khilti hoon zindagi ki taraf, saaya sametay ho, har qaam par ho tumhara saath mere liye.
I blossom towards life, with shade embraced, may you always be my companion at every step.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
پہلا سایہ، پہلا دوست.
Pehlay saaya, pehlay dost.
The first shade is the first friend.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "canopee" — a covering
First known use: 15th century
The term 'canopy' originated from the Old French 'canopee', which is derived from Latin 'cana', meaning 'a covering'. Over the years, it has evolved to refer to various types of covers or overhead structures in both natural and artificial contexts.